John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was an American law enforcement administrator who served as the fifth and final director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the first director of …

Dec 2, 2025 · J. Edgar Hoover was a United States government official who served as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 1924 until his death in 1972. He built the agency into a …

J. Edgar Hoover was an American hero, especially to his contemporaries; an American Legend whose career will likely never be equaled. He served 16 Attorneys General and 10 Presidents.

Jun 18, 2010 · J. Edgar Hoover was director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for 48 years, reshaping that organization from a small, relatively weak arm of the federal government’s executive...

J. Edgar Hoover led the FBI for nearly a half-century, from 1924 until 1972. Under Director Hoover, the Bureau grew in responsibility and importance, becoming an integral part of the national...

Jul 15, 2025 · Explore the life and legacy of J. Edgar Hoover, the powerful FBI director who reshaped modern law enforcement amidst controversy and secrecy.

May 9, 2024 · The legendary director of the FBI for over fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover's (1895–1972) bureaucratic and public relations skills along with his staunch anti-Communism saw him grow his …

Hoover is well known for his investigation of organized crime during Prohibition. He created the Public Enemy list, which eventually became the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Under his leadership, the FBI went …

When the division became the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1935, Hoover was named its director. Hoover hired better-qualified personnel, and established numerous procedures and techniques that …

John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was an American attorney and law enforcement administrator who served as the fifth and final director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the …